Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Reed School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reed School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Reed School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Reed School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reed School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#900 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
69%
31%
Black
22%
12%
White
4%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reed School's ranking?
Reed School is ranked #900 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Reed School often compared to?
Reed Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Reed School?
469 students attend Reed School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Reed School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reed School?
Reed School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Reed School offer ?
Reed School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Reed School part of?
Reed School is part of Waterbury School District.
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